'You seriously think there is war in Kyiv?' Slovak PM makes another cynical statement as missiles hit
Photo: Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico (Getty Images)
After today's shelling of Kyiv by Russian forces, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico cynically referred to life in the Ukrainian capital as " absolutely normal," reports Reuters.
When asked whether it would be appropriate for him to visit Kyiv to better understand Russia's war against Ukraine, which has been ongoing for two years, Fico said: "There is a conflict that is localized."
"You seriously think there is war in Kyiv? You are joking, please, I hope you are not being serious. Go there and you will find out there is normal life in the city, absolutely normal life," said the Prime Minister of Slovakia.
He added that it would be more practical to meet in Uzhgorod, a city chosen by the Ukrainian side after Fico expressed his initial desire to visit Ukraine.
Fico's visit to Ukraine
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced a meeting with his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico. According to him, ahead of the EU summit, the parties will discuss possible obstacles to allocating €50 billion to Ukraine from the European Union.
Fico reported that the meeting with the Ukrainian Prime Minister would take place on June 24 in Uzhgorod.
Rocket strike on Ukraine on January 23
Recall that the Russian army launched a missile strike on Ukraine during the night and morning of January 23, using cruise, ballistic, aviation, and anti-aircraft guided missiles. Air defense forces managed to destroy 21 out of 41 missiles.
Kyiv, Kharkiv, Pavlograd, and other cities were under attack. There is information about casualties and fatalities, with fires and destruction reported in the cities.
For more details on the consequences of the Russian missile attack, refer to the material by RBC-Ukraine.
